Domaine Jean Tardy Vosne Romanee Vigneux 2010

Domaine Jean Tardy is now regarded as one of the leading producers in the Côte d'Or today. Often uttered in the same breath as Jayer, the word is starting to get out on just how good these wines are. The vineyards that Jean inherited from his father in 1966 were entirely leased from Domaine Méo-Camuzet, and 30 years later, these still make up some of Jean's best holdings. Over the years, he has expanded the domaine which now has more than 12 acres of their own vineyards in Nuits-St-Georges, Vosne Romanée and Chambolle-Musigny. The current winemaker, Jean’s son Guillaume, who studied winemaking and traveled the world, has come back to work alongside his dad, and feather in some modern winemaking to this traditional estate.

Vigneux is ideally placed just downslope of 1er Cru La Croix Rameau and Les Suchots and just a chip shot away from the legendary Grand Cru Romanee Saint Vivant. The site is also notable for its great drainage and high gravel content, along with the typical clay and limestone mix that is present there. This is no slouch!

This outragously good 2010 has everything you could possibly want in a fine bottle of 9-year-old red Burgundy. This has the classic Vosne-spice aroma profile with plenty of ripe primary fruits still kicking. This is just beginning to come into its own, and is clearly a wine that will continue to develop beautifully with time in the cellar. Right now, however, it is going to be mighty hard to resist this seductive sex-pot. Unfortunately, there is not much to go around so act quickly to get your lips on this little cellar treasure.